Former Pope Benedict XVI passed away on Saturday at the age of 95 in the Vatican's Mater Ecclesiae Monastery...
Digital Desk: Former Pope Benedict XVI has passed away at the age of 95, as reported by the Vatican through a statement. Pope Benedict XVI died on Saturday, December 31, at 9:34 a.m.
Former Pope Benedict died in the Vatican's Mater Ecclesiae Monastery, said the Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni. Former Pope Benedict became the first pope in 600 years to retire in 2013.
"I regret to inform you that Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died today at 9:34 a.m. in the Vatican's Mater Ecclesiae Monastery. More information will be made available as soon as possible "In a written statement, the spokesman stated.
The Vatican said that Benedict's ashes would be on display in St. Peter's Basilica beginning Monday for the faithful to pay their final respects.
On December 30, the Vatican declared that Pope Benedict's condition remained stable, and he even attended a private mass in his room. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's health had recently deteriorated. The Vatican announced in a medical bulletin that Benedict had a good night's sleep for the second time.
"He also took part in the Holy Mass in his chamber yesterday afternoon." "In a statement, Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni stated. "His condition is currently stationary."
On Wednesday, Pope Francis announced that his 95-year-old predecessor was "extremely unwell." "and he went to see him in his Vatican Gardens house. Pope Francis also requested prayers for Benedict, prompting a flood of expressions of support from ordinary Catholics and cardinals alike.
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